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Police: Man arrested for stabbing mother to death in Suitland

Detectives have not said what may have led up to the deadly stabbing.

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SUITLAND, Md. — A woman was found dead inside of a home in Suitland, Maryland on Sunday afternoon, according to Prince George's County police.

Officers responded to the scene at 3300 block of Navy Day Drive at 5:20 p.m., when they arrived, they found the body of 58-year-old Andrea Jennings.

Investigators with the Prince George's County Police Department believe 27-year-old Marcel Stewart stabbed his mother to death at the home they shared on Navy Day Drive.

Stewart was arrested in connection to his mother's death and has been charged with both first and second-degree murder and additional charges. He remains in custody. Detectives have not said what may have led up to the deadly stabbing.

Police urge the public to send any tips if they know of any related information to Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS.

Detectives are on scene working to establish suspect(s) and a motive in this case. If anyone has any information, please call @PGCrimeSolvers 1-866-411-TIPS. pic.twitter.com/zYkv6YK5Md
— PGPDNEWS (@PGPDNews) October 3, 2021

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